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72nd Year No. 17 THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 5th, 1938 $2.00 a year in advance; $2.50 to U. S. A. Comments on Last Year's Tomato Crop Variety testing has been a part of the canning tomato experimental programme that has been conducted in this district for the past eight years. Last year two plots were given over to variety tests, one in Prince Edward County and one in Northumberland County. While the gaowing conditions for the Prince Edward plot were almost ideal, the Northumberland plot was suffering severly from drought. In fact, no reliable data as to red ripe yields were secured from this plot because of the seriousness of Blossom End Rot. However, some very interesting information was ©bained as to the susceptibility of the different varieties to this disease. The varieties under test last year were as follows: John Baer, Nystate, Asgrow Scarlet Dawn, Stokesdale, As far as the red ripe yield from these varieties were concerned all of them, with the exception of Stokesdale, were equal. Stokesdale produced a lower y'eld than any of the others. Everyone is familiar with John 365 Entries in Northumberland Music Festival Mr. A. A. Martin, Secretary for the Northumberland Music Festival reports that he has received 365 entries in the 27 classes for the second annual Music Festival to be held in the United Church, Colborne, May 18th, 49th and 20th. The present entry list exceeds "by 55 the entry in the first festival held at Warkworth last year. The largest class in the Festival is class 22 vocal duet open to the public and separate school pupils with 45 entries, 35 girls 1A to 14 years of age will compete in the girls' solo class, 3t6 boys have entered in boy solo (undar 11 years) and there are 33 entries in the girls' solo under years. There are 19 entries in piano solo under 11 years. There are 19 entries in piano solo, 10 to 1.2 inclusive, and 17 entries in the double trio. Three Urban Schools, 3 Women' Institute choruses and 4 Church Choirs are also competing. Adult vocal classes, duets, quartettes and Instrumental classes are well filled, In order that the heavy program may be completed, morning, afternoon and evening sessions will be held each very little may be said j day with a grand final concert of all about it other than a good strain of ! gold medalists and trophy winners on John Baer Is hard to surpass. Friday night. May 20th. Nystate. which was introduced the i It is conservatively estimated that previous year, gave a "iuch better j more than 1400 people will be actually aocount of itself than iu 1936. It ! taking part during the three days of yielded well, ripened just as early as ; the Festivel. Dr. H. A. Fricker, con-John Baer and produced fruit of good j ductor of the Toronto Mendelssohn quality. It also seems to can well. I Ohoir and one of the most widely A small acreage of it is being grown ! known authorities on Music in Can-this year in different parts of the ada, will act as adjudicator. Province for commercial purposes. Entries in the Festival are confined Scarlet Dawn again gave excellent J to residents of Northumberland Coun-returns. In the variety test plots it ] ty and much credit is due the music ' grow quite as well as in 1936, fault of the seed. A Wicklow-Vernonville W. PERSONAL but this considerable acreage of it was grown around Brighton and Colborne with very good results. Both in the field and in our variety test plots it proved less susceptible to Blossom End Rot than did John Baer or any of the other varieties. It has undoubtedly earned itself a place as a canning variety. Early Baltimore was rather hard to judge from th< results of the test plot. Presentation A large representation of the members of the Belleville Horseshoe Club met Friday evening, April 29th, 1938, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ventress. Victoria Avenue, for a very successful suprise progressive euchre ■rtety that | texi(jemj Mr. Ventress on the eve of his departure for Colborne. During , the evening on behalf of the Club of me case of the Scarlet Dawn, the i wajlCn Mr. Ventress is past secretatry-plants did not come uniformly from I treasurer, Mr. William Hall, the pop-the seed. However, a small convmer- ular president, presented him with a cial acreage was-grown and 'he handsome 9et of regulation pitching >gret of "the GT short i at ills' The annual business meeting of th Wicklow-Vernonvillie Women's tute was held on April 27th. 193i Wednesday afternoon, at the home o Mrs. Gordon Rutherford. Roll Call "Pay your fee and join again." Twen five members paid their fee. Report of the treasurer of the year' work showed a balance of $10.72 The Sunshine Convenor of Wickloi reported 21 persons remembered an<J Bast End reported 11 persons. Six members are to receive prizes! at the next meeting for perfect atn tendance. Mrs. J. G. Waite and " Fiske were appointed to purchase thsj prizes. President-- 'Mrs. W. Calder. 1st Vice.--Mrs. W. S. Gillespie Secretary-- Mrs. C. B. Turk. Asst. Sec--Mts. G. Rutherford Treasurer--Mrs. H. Fiske Dist. Director--Mrs. F. Kernaghan j Branch Directors--Mrs. MacGregor^ Mrs. C. Rutherford, Mrs. J. Of Waite, Mrs. A. Kernaghan, Mrs; H. Knight. Mrs. Fenton Dist. Reps.--'Mts. Mrs. MeGuire. Pianists^Mrs. Knight. Mrs. Rutherford, Mrs. Robinson. Auditors--Mrs. C. Waite, Mrs Rutherford. A sumptuous lunch closed meeting. Legion Notes Dr. Raymond E. Ives of Stayner visited his father, Mr. Geo. C. Ives, on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Mayhew spent Sunday at the home of their son Douglas, in Napanee. Mrs. W. H. Matthews has returned her home in Lakeport, after spending the winter months in Toronto. Mrs. Marjorie Coupland has returned home, after visiting her mother-in-law, Mrs. E. E. Coupland, Goderich. Miss Jessie Marshall, who has spent the winter months in Toronto, is returning this week to her home in Lakeport. Miss Annie Young has returned home, after spending the winter 'months with.-friends in Prince Edward County?^ Mr. Ernest Turney and son, Mr. Harold Turney. have gone to Peterboro, where they have steady work [in a garage in that city. Rev. P. W. Roberts, Rural Dean, is attending the meetings of the Synod in Toronto this week. Mrs. Roberts accompanied him. Dorothy Reed, nurse-in-train-Toronto General Hospital, is spending two weeks' holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alf. C. Reed. I Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Joslin motored to Hamilton on Sunday afternoon, Rutherford, Where Mr. Joslin attended the Fruit and Asparagus Growers' Association meeting on Monday. ' Mts. (Dr.) McCuHough (nee Grace M.cTavish) of Fort William, spent a few hours in Colborne last Thursday cal'iing on old acquaintances, who were pleased to greet her. Mrs. Mc-Cullough came east to visit her who is a student at Trinity College School, Port Hope. Mrs. Geo. Crowe of Port Hope accompanied her here. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Noble, at "Bellevue." Men's Club Attend Church Colborne Branch Canadian Legion held their April meeting at the home of Comrade B. Warner, April 13th. The next meeting- will be held on Wednesday, May 11th, at the home of Comrade B. Moore, Lakeport. A very pleasant time was spent on Wednesday evening, April 27th. 1938, when the Ladies' Auxiliary of Colborne Branch No. 187 entertained the branch in the United Church Sunday] ^Vvl^B.A Elected Rural Dean At a meeting of the Deanery of Northumberland and Durham, held at Grafton on Monday, May 2nd, 1938, the Rev. P. W. Roberts, Rector of Trinty Church, Colborne, was by unanimous vote elected Rural Dean for the ensuing year. The members of Colborne Men' Club attended services in a body last Sunday morning, at Old St. Andrew' Presbyterian Church. An interesting sermon was delivered by the minister, . - Rev. C. G. Graham, B.A., in which he School Hall, to celebrate the third, warn6d of fte great d r ot Care. ,rV *h„,°rg™I8 lessness in living and allowing one's self to become what might be termed , drifter. showing lack of uniformity it pro duced a large number of rough frri;; and was very susceptible to Letthei End. Globonnie was a variety that was hard to judge It yielded very well, but under good growing conditions about thirty per cent of the fruit diameter. The | success of the party, on leaving made of excellent qual ty a further personal presentation of a deck of playing cards to Mr. Ventress. --Belleville Ontario-Intelligencer. under fruit itself and it was h- earliest ot any of thi -varieties tested. It should make a very fine -omato for the early basket trade of Sew any canner wishing a small tomato for a fancy pack. It is an origination of the Central Experimental Farm at Ottawa from a cross between I.ivtinigston's Globe and Bonny Best. Its flavor is very mild. The varie y testing is being continued this yeir While the exact location of the plots have not yet been chosen tbeM will be one in Prince Edward County, one in Northumberland, and a small one in Lennox and Addington The following list of varieties to be tested include some of the most premising new varieties, some that have just been released and some 11 'he old standard varieties. Thev are: John Baer, Nystate, Asgrow Sea: ht Dawn, Asgrow Cardinal, Early Shipper. California Dawn. Early Baltinoie. Redcap, Globonnie. Marbon. Gerera John Baer and Can-ners' Jewel. Of these. Redcap, Asgrow Cardim'.. Marbon and Oanners' Jewel are the newest to this district. Redcap is an origination of New York Agr'cuit irtl Experiment Station. Asgrow Cardial was selected by the Associated £«eti Growers of Milford, Connecticut, while Marbon and Oanners' Jewel "iime from Colorado. Ventress replied in a few chosen words cordially inviting the members | at any time to visit his new home and join him in a game of horseshoes. Prizes for eucbre were won by the , host and Mr. Allan Murray. Dainty refreshments were served by the Club. ! The secretary-treasurer, Mr. J. Everett | who was largely 'responsible for the Apples, pears, peaches, and logan-berres are the chief fruits exported from Canada, the United Kingdom taking about 60 per cent. tht Auxiliary. There was a short program, consistng of songs, violin selections, piano solos, etc., with Mrs. CRev.) Roy Riekard acting aa ChaJTw ,fl»H^*tb*rws>rals a dainty lunch 'New Pastor Graftffn- served. The President. Com. Kirs. MacGregor handing around the birthday cake. President--Com. Mrs. MacGregor. Sec.--Com. Mrs. McAdams. Treas.--Com. Mrs. Hodges. Circuit Prepare for Raids Obscure the. lights, clean the loft, .trie or top flloor of all that might be et on fire by incendiary bombs, are irders given by the government in a iew air-raid precautions handbook ssiied in England. There are things more dangerous than rocking the boat. Try crossing when traffic is heavy. Who Pays Our Taxes And How Much is Paid? I saling t inch i f-ible forms. I am quite that it is hard for the average : iti." v. to know that when he buys fuel, clothing, food, or anything else, that, for example, from the time the wheat was sold, to the day when the wheat grower spent the money which it br ) lght. every single transaction pair! -ixes: everyone who contributed good; or service to the enterprise paid- taxes, lived in a taxed house, built of taxed materials; wore taxed clothes, made by men whose every ePPemtttirre was taxed; ate taxed food, produced by others whose every moveuent was taxed. I know, however, thai the total of these taxes is over $700,100,000 per annum for a people of less than eleven millions, and that viii-n these eleven mllions realize this the tax bill will be made less. Sir Flv-ird Beatty, K.C., LL.D., at Windsor, Dec. 9, 1937. Thrown *o the shoulder of the road folio wins f car accident at Newcastle on Wednesday night. Harvey Thompson died of a broken head. NYAL 2 for 1 SALE Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday May 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Watch for Our Handbill JOHNSTON'S DRUG STORE Phone 45 King Street Colborne WARNING NOTICE Re Corn Borer Act Northumberland County, 1938 All corn stubble, pieces of stalks, corn cobs or any corn remnants in Village Lots or on the farm or elsewhere must be ploughed under completely, or gathered and burned, or buried, by May 20th, 1938, and left so untitl the last day of July. WM. H. USBORNE, Corn Borer Inspector, Colborne, R.R. 3, Ont. Rev. W. E. L. Smith of Sel'by will be the new Pastor of Grafton Circuit United Church, in succession to Rev. A. L. Terrill, who is retiring and will live in Colborne. The change will be effective July 1st. The circuit comprises Grafton, Wicklow and Vernon-ville Churches. Cheese Expert Dies George Graham Publow, 80, long prominent in the Eastern Ontario cheese industry, died yesterday after a brief illness. He formerly was chief district cheese inspector in charge of a corps of government instructors. During the past three years 1,000 persons have been added to the Federal Civil Service in Ottawa. This hardly is the way to go about reducing cost of government in the Domin- Lotta Calluses did not. let Merry Foot attend the dance last night. Cress Corn and Bunion Salves avoid this. Sold by Griffis', Johnston's and all Drug Counters. Merchants Fined In Farm Act Cases Fruit and Vegetable Inspector H. H. Ponton Wins Every Case Prosecuted Under Ontario Farm Products Grades and Sales Act--Short Weight Potatoes, Rhubarb and Asparagus. The Pittsburg Pirates may be leading the National Baseball League without a defeat, but Inspector Harry H. Ponton, Toronto district -fruit in-specor is leading the league in prosecutions under the Ontario Farm Products Grades and Sales Act. Inspector Ponton in recent weeks has conducted sixteen cases against Toronto men for various infractions of the Act and o/btaiined ooiuvl.'etlons and fines in every one of them. He has a perfect average. Inspector C. T. Stevenson stationed at Belleville has prosecutetd six district cases in Eastern Ontario and has won them all. At least a dozen cases are pending. In other words, district fruit and vegetable inspectors are distinctly on the job and "cracking down" on all merchants who do not live up to the Ontario Departmeent of Agrculture regulations pertaining to the sale, giade and weight of fruit and vegetables. Five of these cases had to do with "overfacing" of apples. The inspectors caught five men selling apples good on top but not so good down through the package. The fine was $25 in one case and $10 in the others, the magistrate pointing out that the public must be protected against this sort of thing. The Farm Products Act does give protection to the consumer as well as the legitimate grower and honest merchant. The average buyer of "forced" rhubarb in late winter months does not know that each bunch must weigh at least 15 ounces. Three merchants were fined $10 each for short weight rhubarb and three cases are pending. There are two size bunches in asparagus. They must weigh 7 and 14 ounces when sold. Several merchants are to fare court shortly for underweight nsparagus bunches. The majority of court cases have to do with improper grading of potatoes, marking, tagging, misrepresentation and underweight. "There has been a great improvement in the way the Act is being observed since we sarted presecu-tions in January" declared Inspector Ponton. "We do not take a case to court unless we' have^ plenty of evidence." The- Farm Products Grades and Sales Act was passed by the Ontaro Legislature a year ago. COMING EVENTS W. J. Onyon has on display in his showroom a Kelvinator, the Champion Ice-maker. See advt. on page 8. Any Canadian woman may obtain a fish cook book, free of charge, in. either English or French, by writing to the Department of Fisheries, Ottawa. The ladies of Trinity Church will hold a May-time Tea, at the home of Mrs. R. R. Josiin, on Tuesday, May 10th, 1938, 2.30 to 6.00 15c. Everybody welcome. Mothers' Day Services will be observed on all the appointments of the Castleton Circuit of the Unitetd Church, on Sunday, May 8th, 1938. Special music and programme. Albert College Glee Club, under the direction of Mr. S. A. Anglin, assisted by Miss Jessie Tuite, reader; Mr. Storey, chalk artist; will give a concert in Colborne United Church, on Friday. May 6th, 1938, at 8.15 p.m. The public are cordially invited. Admission: silver collection. The regular monthly meeting of Colborne Women's Institute will be held on Tuesday afternoon. Miay l'Oth, 1938, at 2.30. at the'home of Mrs. R. J. Armstrong. Convener--Mrs. Mackie Subject--Care of Clothing Roll Call-- Exchange of Plants, slips and seeds. Lunch--Mrs: R. J. Armstrong, Mrs. C. Cook. Everybody welcome. Mrs. L. Sabins, President. Mrs. J. G. Waite, Sec.-Treas. If you have something to sell at a price others would be willing to pay, a classified ad. in Express will s«ll it. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Mrs. Isham Williams wish to express their appreciation and thanks to friends and neghlbours for their great kindness during her illness and expressions of sympathy in their bereavement; also for flowers. Will Not Issue 1939 Markers During Summer The Ontario government "is not going to recall" the "Invisible" 1938 license plates, Hon. T. B. McQues-ten. Minister of Highways, definitely announced at Toronto yesterday. "There's nothing to It," was his only comment, as to predictions that instead of issuing new plates for the balance of 1938. the province might make its 1939 markers available during the coming summer, and might urge the public to take them out at w SAFETY LANE w " IN COLBORNE IW Monday-Tuesday, May 9-10,1938 The Garage Operators' Association of Ontario, Durham-Northumberland Branch, are sponsoring a Safety Lane for the Motorists of Colborne and District. This Safety Lane will be set up on King Street, Monday and Tuesday, May 9th and 10th, and will be in operation from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. The use of the Safety Lane is free to every motorist so he may see in jusf what condition his car is in for summer driving. The car is driven down the Lane by the motorist and as it passes over each machine a record is given of the condition of lights, brakes, wheel alignment, steering, etc. A copy of this record is given to the motorist. The use of the Safety Lane by the motorist is not compulsory; it is free and the motorist is not under any obligation to anyone. LET US ALL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THAT OUR CARS ARE IN SAFE CONDITION TO DRIVE THIS SEASON Operators Representatives in Colborne: W. J. ONYON W. A. TURNEY AUCTION SALES --by-- OSCAR C. MORGAN, Auctioneer, Brighton, Ontario. Saturday, May 7th, 1938, at 1 p.m.-- Entire household effects of Mrs. Milford Rouse, lot 11, Brighton Tp., just off No. 2 highway, 14 milt north of Union School. Terms cash. Saturday, May 14th, 1938, at 1 p.m.-- 20 choice Percheron and Belgian horses and colts, offered by Mr. Jack Harris, at the Paper Mill Barns. Campbellford. Terms Cash. BIRTHS STICKLE--At Tilsonburg. Ontario, on Tuesday, April 5th, 1938, to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stickle, a daughter (Donna Marie Eva Patricit). DEATHS STANDLY, Frederick--In Cobourg General Hospital, on Sunday, May 1. 1938, Frederick Standly, of Grafton, in his 73 rd year. Interment in St. George's Cemetery, Grafton. WILLIAMS, Emma Jane--In Cram-ahe Township, on Saturday, April 30, 1938, Emma Jane Winter, widow of the late Isham Williams, in her 80th year. Inteiment in Lakeport Cem- ~ Range Boiler Affords Ample Hot Watei longer an expensive luxury, states the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating. With the -appioach of the summer months when the domestic heating system is out of service, a continuous flow of hot water may still be- obtained at a minimum of expense and attention by the installation of a coalflred jacket heater. These small but highly efficient heaters cost so little to install and little to operate. A few shovels of coal morning and night are sufficient to take care of the average home requirements. The range boiler, or storage tank, to which the heatef is connected may be any one of three different types which all give good service commensurate with their cost. Most common and lowest in price is he galvanized range boiler which should always have a welded and rivited seam. Tanks which are more expensive, in initial cosst but which assure long life and complete rust-proof and trouble-free service are those which are made of Monel Metal or Copper. C.B.C. radio broadcasts also change to Daylight Saving, a point to be borne in mind by radio fans who do not wish to miss hearing their fav- i It's hard to agree to ; I of distribution. Some 1 fair division is to take i